Ignition

Word IGNITION
Character 8
Hyphenation ig ni tion
Pronunciations /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Ignition"

What do we mean by ignition?

The act or process of igniting something. noun

An electrical system, typically powered by a battery or magneto, that provides the spark to ignite the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine. noun

A switch that activates this system. noun

In internal-combustion motors, the setting fire to the mixture of air and hydrocarbon vapor in the cylinder, so that the air shall expand and increase its pressure and perform the work required. noun

The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire. noun

Means of igniting; provision for firing. noun

The state of being ignited; a burning. noun

In chem., the process of roasting or intensely heating a substance. noun

The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire. noun

The state of being ignited or kindled. noun

The act of igniting. noun

The initiation of combustion. noun

A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine. noun

The process of initiating combustion or catching fire noun

The mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine noun

The act of setting something on fire noun

The act of igniting.

The initiation of combustion.

A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

Receptacle for a key used to start the engine in a vehicle.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ignition

The word "ignition" in example sentences

So, perfect deduction of the environmental disaster now in ignition may be impossible. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They don't seem to make em with anything but plastic stocks, but I think the electric spark ignition is such a great idea, I'd love to try it out. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Grandcamp explosion destroyed the Monsanto Chemical Company plant and resulted in ignition of refineries and chemical tanks on the waterfront. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As I noted in an earlier post, a keyed ignition is far more effective at turning off a runaway engine than a new high-tech keyless engine, not to mention safer. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Examples of prolonged human combustion are, admittedly, rare but this should not be taken as evidence that an unusual source of ignition is involved. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Moreover, many fire scientists dismiss "ignition" -- whether natural, accidental, or deliberate -- as a relatively trivial factor in their equations. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Livermore physicists have said they hope to reach "ignition" - generating as much fusion energy as is contained in the laser pulse - at a laser energy of 1.2 to 1.3 megajoules, well short of NIF's 1. 8-megajoule capacity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In coming months the team will start a new round of experiments seeking finally to achieve what they call "ignition" - a true thermonuclear reaction inside the laboratory's tiny targets. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The goal, as its name implies, is to harness the power of the largest laser ever built to start "ignition" - effectively a carefully controlled thermonuclear explosion. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That was a major step toward "ignition" - turning that hydrogen pellet into a miniature sun on earth. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Q: Our 2010 Nissan Rogue has keyless entry and ignition, which is a pain. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Bottom left: Monday morning, one hour later, immediately after turning key in ignition. ❋ Unknown (2010)

New York will become the 13th state to require so-called ignition interlocks for first-time offenders, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The core or central hot spot of the fuel may be compressed to one thousand times its liquid density, and ignition occurs when the core temperature reaches about 100 million degrees Celsius. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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